Because the site is underlain with low permeability glacial till (hard pan), the majority of all rainfall on the site either runs off as surface water or is returned to the atmosphere through evaporation.

South Fork of Muck Creek and a small tributary cross the northern portion of the site (North of the landfill footprint). Both streams dry up in late summer.

Site studies found the streams to be separated from the uppermost aquifer by low permeability silt deposits and the glacial till indicating very little to no groundwater/surface water interaction.

Therefore it is concluded, that South Creek is not vulnerable to contamination from groundwater beneath the landfill, in the unlikely event of a leak.

During construction LRI has the option to send stormwater that has come in contact with soil to an on-site treatment facility where the water is purified prior to discharging it into a natural watercourse. Thereby, keeping the stormwaters free of increased turbidity due to on-site construction.

Surface Water is monitored on a regular basis from three sampling stations. Two upstream and one downstream location are monitored. Turbidity levels are required to stay within 5 NTU (measurement of turbidity) across the site. To-date test results indicate compliance even during construction of the wetlands.

For more information about this and other components of our company watch one of our self-guided slide shows.